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Post by DeeCee on Oct 24, 2024 2:00:37 GMT -7
I have been working away on this little car for a good month scratch building A LOT of parts for it. I am replicating a Local Legend car, something that has been in the same hands for over 30 years and been through quite a few mods and upgrades in its life. It runs a seriously quick Turbo 202ci Holden straight 6 cylinder, 4 speed and a Ford 9" rear. The engine bay and boot ( trunk ) have been replicated, now on to the rest of it.     |
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Post by Deano on Oct 24, 2024 2:03:18 GMT -7
I knew there must hve been something simmering away in the background and here it is! Some outstanding work on this already mate!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 24, 2024 2:38:05 GMT -7
WOW!!! You're adding a terrific amount of detail just in the engine bay area and that straight six looks just fabulous Dale. I'm really liking what I'm seeing in the subject matter too as these Aussie auto kits are coming out of the woodwork now. I've been a fan of the Falcons for YEARS as well as some of the other cars around that era and it's high time that someone brought these cars to life in scale. Great work so far brother.
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Post by DeeCee on Oct 24, 2024 3:33:20 GMT -7
I knew there must hve been something simmering away in the background and here it is! Some outstanding work on this already mate!! Thanks mate, i have a good 15+ hours in the fab already. i will post some of the 1:1 pics when i can work out how to transfer them from my phone pics to the computer... might need some help from my son  |
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Post by DeeCee on Oct 24, 2024 3:34:59 GMT -7
WOW!!! You're adding a terrific amount of detail just in the engine bay area and that straight six looks just fabulous Dale. I'm really liking what I'm seeing in the subject matter too as these Aussie auto kits are coming out of the woodwork now. I've been a fan of the Falcons for YEARS as well as some of the other cars around that era and it's high time that someone brought these cars to life in scale. Great work so far brother. Thanks Jo, i am trying to replicate the real deal as close as i can, and everything on his engine is custom fabricated |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Oct 24, 2024 14:33:57 GMT -7
Dale, this is excellent! Great work in the boot and that engine is amazing! I really am a bit partial to an LC. You got my attention here.
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 25, 2024 0:14:13 GMT -7
this oughta b fun to watch
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 25, 2024 2:44:27 GMT -7
WOW!!! You're adding a terrific amount of detail just in the engine bay area and that straight six looks just fabulous Dale. I'm really liking what I'm seeing in the subject matter too as these Aussie auto kits are coming out of the woodwork now. I've been a fan of the Falcons for YEARS as well as some of the other cars around that era and it's high time that someone brought these cars to life in scale. Great work so far brother. Thanks Jo, i am trying to replicate the real deal as close as i can, and everything on his engine is custom fabricated You got any pictures of the real car Dale? That would be cool to see too.  |
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Post by DeeCee on Oct 25, 2024 14:19:51 GMT -7
Thanks Jo, i am trying to replicate the real deal as close as i can, and everything on his engine is custom fabricated You got any pictures of the real car Dale? That would be cool to see too. I do mate, but i have to work out how to get them from my phone gallery to my computer |
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Post by stitchdup on Oct 25, 2024 14:22:26 GMT -7
You got any pictures of the real car Dale? That would be cool to see too. I do mate, but i have to work out how to get them from my phone gallery to my computer can you email from your phone? if you can send them to yourself and then you have them ready to go |
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Post by DeeCee on Oct 25, 2024 15:16:14 GMT -7
I do mate, but i have to work out how to get them from my phone gallery to my computer can you email from your phone? if you can send them to yourself and then you have them ready to go No mate, i can't....... or don't have a clue how, will have to wait for my son to come down i reckon. |
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Post by tcoat on Oct 25, 2024 20:08:01 GMT -7
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 16, 2024 14:39:39 GMT -7
Thanks Jo, i am trying to replicate the real deal as close as i can, and everything on his engine is custom fabricated You got any pictures of the real car Dale? That would be cool to see too. I finally worked out how to get pics from my phone to the computer, SO, here they are mate.    Working on the interior and bonnet ( hood) vents next. |
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Post by tcoat on Nov 16, 2024 18:40:34 GMT -7
I love a good replication of an actual car and this is coming along beautifully.  |
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 16, 2024 23:42:40 GMT -7
Nice;y done mate, its cool to see the old school turbo set up too
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Post by Deano on Nov 17, 2024 2:22:15 GMT -7
The excellence continues. Awesome work mate and what a beast this thing is!
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 17, 2024 3:27:40 GMT -7
The excellence continues. Awesome work mate and what a beast this thing is! Thanks Guys, it is a weapon, a bit under 1100kg ( 2400lb ) , has 420hp at the wheels and 500 hp at the flywheel, i know it has trouble keeping traction in 3rd gear. Got the paint done today, will post pics tomorrow hopefully. |
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Post by lowlife on Nov 17, 2024 5:01:34 GMT -7
This is so Awesome dude ! ! (God i sound like my son!)
Great build mate, engine looks spot on and i love the real thing, a real V8 killer i bet !
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Post by Zippi on Nov 17, 2024 10:59:33 GMT -7
Im diggin this build dude.
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Nov 17, 2024 18:27:16 GMT -7
That looks killer Dale, what a weapon! Great job replicating the details.
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Post by sharp on Nov 17, 2024 19:35:42 GMT -7
That's a very cool build Dale. Love that turbo powered 6 cyl.
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 18, 2024 23:57:47 GMT -7
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 19, 2024 3:45:35 GMT -7
First of all........that's a KILLER looking 1:1 car and I can most certainly see why you wanted to copy that in scale Dale. Secondly, what you're doing with this kit is nothing short of amazing with all of the details and the features that you're adding to it along the way. I'm MORE than sure that this fella is going to be blown away by what he sees in the end result.
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Nov 19, 2024 14:28:47 GMT -7
Love that interior work! Great effort on the cage. Nice work on the vents too.
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